PARIS: Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei on Saturday said authorities "must break the back of the seditionists," blaming the US for "casualties" after a crackdown on protests against the country's clerical leadership. Authorities have said demonstrations they condemn as "riots" are under control, with state-aligned media reporting thousands of arrests and officials vowing swift punishment for those detained.

The country's supreme leader says foreign-backed protests 'caused massive damage and killed several thousands'.

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei claims the US instigated recent unrest in which thousands have been killed.

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In recent days, Trump had told protesting Iranians that “help is on the way” and that his administration would “act accordingly” if the killing of demonstrators continued.

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Saturday said “several thousand people” died in this month’s anti-government demonstrations.

PARIS: Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei on Saturday said authorities "must break the back of the seditionists," blaming the US for "casualties" after a crackdown on protests…